DISCOVER YOUR PREFERRED LEARNING STYLE

1 DISCOVER your PREFERRED LEARNING STYLE This questionnaire will help you DISCOVER what kind of learner you are. Read each row and tick the ONE option that is most like you. I prefer lessons where we can discuss things. I prefer lessons where there is something to look at (like a picture, chart, diagram or video) or something to draw. I prefer lessons where we can do something practical or at least move around. I often fiddle with things in class (a pen, paper clip or rubber band.) I often sing or hum to myself in class. I often doodle in class. When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer to just get on with it. When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer someone to explain to me how to do it. When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer to watch someone else show me how to do it. When the adverts come on the telly I like to watch them. When the adverts come on the telly I get up and do something.

2 When the adverts come on the telly I like to sing along with them. I would prefer to listen to a story. I would prefer to see a comic strip of a story. I would prefer to act out a story. I am good at LEARNING physical skills. I have a good memory for people s names. I have a good memory for faces. I prefer teachers who use diagrams to show us things. I prefer teachers who get us to do something. I prefer teachers who explain things to us. If I get in trouble in class, it s for talking. If I get in trouble in class, it s for drawing on the desk or all over my books. If I get in trouble in class it s for fidgeting. On a long journey I like to look at the scenery or read a book. On a long journey I can t wait until we stop so I can walk around. On a long journey I like to listen to music or talk to the other travellers. I use my hands a lot when I am talking.

3 When I am discussing something, I sometimes use words my friends don t know. When I am discussing something, I like to doodle. If I could be famous, I would be a sports-person (or dancer). If I could be famous, I would be a film-star. If I could be famous, I would be a singer. I would rather go outside and play. I would rather watch my favourite TV programme. I would rather listen to my favourite music. I get distracted in class if I can see something outside the window. I get distracted in class if I can hear something happening outside. I lose concentration if I have to sit still for a long time. I am good at drawing. I am good at making things. I am a good listener. Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be a radio DJ (or presenter). Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be a mechanic. Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be an artist (or designer).

4 In my spare time I would prefer to do something physical, such as sport or dancing. In my spare time I would prefer to watch TV or a video. In my spare time I would prefer to listen to music or chat with friends. The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Spot the difference". The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Name that tune". The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Rubik's cube". If I needed to build a Lego model, I would get someone to explain how or to read the instructions to me. If I needed to build a Lego model, I would try to work out which bits fit together. If I needed to build a Lego model, I would follow the diagram or the picture on the packet. DISCOVER your PREFERRED LEARNING STYLE MARKING SHEET I prefer lessons where we can discuss things. I prefer lessons where there is something to look at (like a picture, chart, diagram or video) or something to draw.

5 I prefer lessons where we can do something practical or at least move around. A V K I often fiddle with things in class (a pen, paper clip or rubber band.) I often sing or hum to myself in class. I often doodle in class. K A V When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer to just get on with it. When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer someone to explain to me how to do it. When LEARNING a new skill, I prefer to watch someone else show me how to do it. K A V When the adverts come on the telly I like to watch them. When the adverts come on the telly I get up and do something. When the adverts come on the telly I like to sing along with them. V K A I would prefer to listen to a story. I would prefer to see a comic strip of a story. I would prefer to act out a story. A V K I am good at LEARNING physical skills. I have a good memory for people s names.

6 I have a good memory for faces. K A V I prefer teachers who use diagrams to show us things. I prefer teachers who get us to do something. I prefer teachers who explain things to us. V K A If I get in trouble in class, it s for talking. If I get in trouble in class, it s for drawing on the desk or all over my books. If I get in trouble in class it s for fidgeting. A V K On a long journey I like to look at the scenery or read a book. On a long journey I can t wait until we stop so I can walk around. On a long journey I like to listen to music or talk to the other travellers. V K A I use my hands a lot when I am talking. When I am discussing something, I sometimes use words my friends don t know. When I am discussing something, I like to doodle. K A V If I could be famous, I would be a sports-person (or dancer). If I could be famous, I would be a film-star.

7 If I could be famous, I would be a singer. K V A I would rather go outside and play. I would rather watch my favourite TV programme. I would rather listen to my favourite music. K V A I get distracted in class if I can see something outside the window. I get distracted in class if I can hear something happening outside. I lose concentration if I have to sit still for a long time. V A K I am good at drawing. I am good at making things. I am a good listener. V K A Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be a radio DJ (or presenter). Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be a mechanic. Out of these 3 jobs - I would prefer to be an artist (or designer). A K V In my spare time I would prefer to do something physical, such as sport or dancing. In my spare time I would prefer to watch TV or a video. In my spare time I would prefer to listen to music or chat with friends.

8 K V A The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Spot the difference". The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Name that tune". The type of puzzle I would prefer is "Rubik's cube". V A K If I needed to build a Lego model, I would get someone to explain how or to read the instructions to me. If I needed to build a Lego model, I would try to work out which bits fit together. If I needed to build a Lego model, I would follow the diagram or the picture on the packet. A K V